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Wa : The Essence of Japanese Design by Stefania Piotti, Rossella Menegazzo, 2014
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Personalize
- No
- Literary Movement
- Modernism
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Illustrated
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Inscribed
- No
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Japan
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9780714866963
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0714866962
ISBN-13
9780714866963
eBay Product ID (ePID)
172851917
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wa : the Essence of Japanese Design
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
History & Criticism, General, Product, Decorative Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
40.1 Oz
Item Length
10.8 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-418234
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"...Explores the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design... Printed on craft paper and bound in the traditional Japanese style with a stitched spine and folded pages, the book itself is an art masterpiece."-- Chopsticks Magazine "For those unfamiliar with the Japanese term 'wa', it can be loosely translated to mean 'harmony.' The concept can be seen in many ways in Japanese culture; in this book it's defined through 250 objects - from a 16th century bamboo case to a 1950s Isamu Noguchi table to a modern-day silk robe by Kenzo. What you can be sure of: everything chosen for the book is beautifully designed - right down to the utilitarian Kikkoman soy sauce bottle."-- The New York Post "I used to be a graphic designer, so I think books as objects, like Phaidon's WA: The Essence of Japanese Design , make exceptional gifts. Intricately bound, it showcases a collection of Japanese products, from food to ceramics."-- DuJour (Denmark) "Menegazzo and Piotti distill centuries of the wabi-wabi way of life in this elegantly curated photograph album of everyday items... While minimalism might not be everyone's cup of green tea, those with the desire to pare down will surely find inspiration."-- Publishers Weekly "Exquisite... As an object itself, as well as a fantastic book that will further the knowledge and understanding of the sublime beauty of Japanese design."-- Wendy Goodman, "New York" magazine "...A beautiful compendium... What a shogun started in the 15th century still has currency today."-- The New York Times An intellectually honest and provocative introduction to the culture of Japanese design practices."-- Identity magazine, " . . . explores the beauty, essence,and enduring impact of Japanese design. . . Printed on craft paper and bound in the traditional Japanese style with a stitched spine and folded pages, the book itself is an art masterpiece." - Chopsticks Magazine "For those unfamiliar with the Japanese term 'wa', it can be loosely translated to mean 'harmony.' The concept can be seen in many ways in Japanese culture; in this book it's defined through 250 objects - from a 16th century bamboo case to a 1950s Isamu Noguchi table to a modern-day silk robe by Kenzo. What you can be sure of: everything chosen for the book is beautifully designed - right down to the utilitarian Kikkoman soy sauce bottle." - The New York Post "Menegazzo and Piotti distill centuries of the wabi-wabi way of life in this elegantly curated photograph album of everyday items. . . While minimalism might not be everyone's cup of green tea, those with the desire to pare down will surely find inspiration." - Publishers Weekly "Exquisite. . . as an object itself, as well as a fantastic book that will further the knowledge and understanding of the sublime beauty of Japanese design." - Wendy Goodman, New York magazine ". . . a beautiful compendium. . . What a shogun started in the 15th century still has currency today." - The New York Times "An intellectually honest and provocative introduction to the culture of Japanese design practices." - Identity magazine, 'A beautiful compendium ... What a shogun started in the 15th century still has currency today.' - New York Times 'Exquisite ... As an object itself, as well as a fantastic book that will further the knowledge and understanding of the sublime beauty of Japanese design.' - New York Magazine 'Menegazzo and Piotti distill centuries of the wabi-wabi way of life in this elegantly curated photograph album of everyday items... While minimalism might not be everyone's cup of green tea, those with the desire to pare down will surely find inspiration.' - Publishers Weekly 'Explores the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design ... Printed on craft paper and bound in the traditional Japanese style with a stitched spine and folded pages, the book itself is an art masterpiece.' - Chopsticks Magazine 'For those unfamiliar with the Japanese term 'wa', it can be loosely translated to mean 'harmony.' The concept can be seen in many ways in Japanese culture; in this book it's defined through 250 objects - from a 16th century bamboo case to a 1950s Isamu Noguchi table to a modern-day silk robe by Kenzo. What you can be sure of: everything chosen for the book is beautifully designed - right down to the utilitarian Kikkoman soy sauce bottle.' - The New York Post 'I used to be a graphic designer, so I think books as objects, like Phaidon's WA: The Essence of Japanese Design, make exceptional gifts. Intricately bound, it showcases a collection of Japanese products, from food to ceramics.' - DuJour 'An intellectually honest and provocative introduction to the culture of Japanese design practices.' - Identity magazine, "...Explores the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design... Printed on craft paper and bound in the traditional Japanese style with a stitched spine and folded pages, the book itself is an art masterpiece."-Chopsticks Magazine "For those unfamiliar with the Japanese term 'wa', it can be loosely translated to mean 'harmony.' The concept can be seen in many ways in Japanese culture; in this book it's defined through 250 objects - from a 16th century bamboo case to a 1950s Isamu Noguchi table to a modern-day silk robe by Kenzo. What you can be sure of: everything chosen for the book is beautifully designed - right down to the utilitarian Kikkoman soy sauce bottle."-The New York Post "I used to be a graphic designer, so I think books as objects, like Phaidon's WA: The Essence of Japanese Design, make exceptional gifts. Intricately bound, it showcases a collection of Japanese products, from food to ceramics."-DuJour (Denmark)
Dewey Decimal
745.20952
Synopsis
Through some 300 objects this book explores contemporary Japanese design: from everyday objects and packaging to interior design and lighting elements. Ultimately the book aims to explore the way in which Japanese design manages to harness its materials - whether natural or synthetic - and at the same time combines respect for tradition with forward-thinking and experimentation. The objects featured were chosen because of their strong Japanese character and the influence this 'Japaneseness' has had on Western culture. Rather than following a chronological order or concentrating on the designers, this book focuses on the objects and is categorized by material, highlighting the strong link between design and material in Japan. There will be a general introduction and then each section will have its own individual introduction: - Wood, Bamboo & Lacquer - Paper - Metal - Fabric & Textiles - Ceramic - Synthetic/new materials The book will include examples from some of the most important Japanese designers from Sori Yanagi and Shiro Kuramata to Naoto Fukasawa and Tokujin Yoshioka and there will be an introductory essay about Japanese design by Kenya Hara., Explore the enduring beauty of Japanese design through some 250 objects, ranging from bento boxes, calligraphy brushes, and Shoji sliding doors to Noguchi's Akari lamp, the iconic Kikkoman soy sauce bootle, and a modern‐day kimono designed by Issey Miyake. Printed on craft paper and bound in the traditional Japanese style, WA features stunning, full‐page illustrations and an introduction by MUJI art director Kenya Hara., An exploration of the beauty and essence of Japanese design through 300 objects: from everyday items, to iconic fashion and furniture.
LC Classification Number
NK1484.A1
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